Action-Based DBT

Creativity

How Drama Therapists Use Embodiment in Treatment

Mary Kate Roohan Psy.D. on October 1, 2024

Physical action is not just a form of play; it is an avenue for learning and healing. Learn how embodying roles and concepts in therapy can lead to lasting changes for clients.

Physical action is not just a form of play; it is an avenue for learning and healing. Learn how embodying roles and concepts in therapy can lead to lasting changes for clients.

Therapy

How to Use Story to Teach DBT Skills

Mary Kate Roohan Psy.D. on July 8, 2024

Explore how storytelling can help therapists promote imagination and enhance inclusivity to boost the effectiveness of DBT techniques.

Explore how storytelling can help therapists promote imagination and enhance inclusivity to boost the effectiveness of DBT techniques.

Therapy

3 Benefits of Teaching DBT Skills Through Story and Metaphor

Mary Kate Roohan Psy.D. on May 14, 2024

Storytelling can make dialectical behavior therapy more engaging and effective.

Storytelling can make dialectical behavior therapy more engaging and effective.

Therapy

What Creative Arts Therapies Teach Us About DBT Skills Training

Mary Kate Roohan Psy.D. on April 15, 2024

Ever wondered if drama, music, and art can help clients to better learn DBT skills? Consider these ways to integrate creative arts therapy techniques into DBT skills training.

Ever wondered if drama, music, and art can help clients to better learn DBT skills? Consider these ways to integrate creative arts therapy techniques into DBT skills training.

Therapy

3 Ways to Help Clients Learn DBT Skills

Mary Kate Roohan Psy.D. on April 9, 2024

Some clients struggle with learning and implementing DBT skills. Here's how therapists can shift their approach to improve outcomes.

Some clients struggle with learning and implementing DBT skills. Here's how therapists can shift their approach to improve outcomes.

Emotion Regulation

Why DBT Skills Training Can Fail

Mary Kate Roohan Psy.D. on February 20, 2024

Are you tired of clients falling asleep when you are providing psychoeducation on DBT? Here's how to support clients in better learning and internalizing DBT skills.

Are you tired of clients falling asleep when you are providing psychoeducation on DBT? Here's how to support clients in better learning and internalizing DBT skills.